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Just about a month after Wynonna Judd’s mother, Naomi Judd, died by suicide, the 58-year-old took to Instagram to reflect on life without Naomi. "Checking in.There is so much happening in the world right now," Wynonna began her caption alongside an image of her performing. "Before I sat down to write this, I thought, 'No…I just don't know what to say.' Then, I heard the words from my life coach asking me, 'What do you know?' And I began to cry." She continued: "WHAT DO I KNOW??" Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd appear at the CMA Awards.

on her Instagram account Sunday night.“WHAT DO I KNOW?? I DO know, that the pain of losing Mom on 4/30 to suicide is so great, that I often feel like I’m not ever going to be able to fully accept and surrender to the truth that she left the way she did. This cannot be how The Judds story ends,” Wynonna Judd continued.Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd confirmed on April 30 that they had lost their mother Naomi Judd “to the disease of mental illness.” It was later confirmed Naomi Judd’s death was due to suicide.As Wynonna Judd continued in her Sunday Instagram post, she said she will continue to “show up” for herself and do the work she needs to to get through the tragedy of losing her mom, who was also her bandmate in The Judds.“I DO know, that in order to be a healthier grandparent to my firstborn grandchild Kaliyah, {born 4/13, 2 weeks & 2 days before Mom left}, to break the cycle of addiction & family dysfunction, that I must continue to show up for myself {first} and do the personal healing work,” she wrote.

Instagram post. The country music icon, 76, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 30 after struggling with her mental health for several years.“WHAT DO I KNOW?? I DO know, that the pain of losing Mom on 4/30 to suicide is so great, that I often feel like I’m not ever going to be able to fully accept and surrender to the truth that she left the way she did.

Wynonna Judd is taking steps towards processing the grief that came with the loss of her mother, Naomi Judd. On Sunday, the “Other Side” songstress took to her Instagram to share a personal update with her fans.

Wynonna Judd is checking in.

Wynonna Judd is sharing an update with fans following the death of her mother last month. 

Wynonna Judd got deeply candid about how she is coping in the weeks after her mother, Naomi Judd, died by suicide.

Wynonna Judd is getting real about the loss of her mom Naomi Judd.

(CNN)Wynonna Judd has decided to turn what would have been her and her mother's final tour into a tribute to her.Naomi Judd died by suicide in April at the age of 76. Her daughter shared at a public memorial for her last week that she planned to continue on with "The Judds: The Final Tour" in her honor.On Thursday, a revised tour, titled "the Ultimate Girls Night Out," will include appearances by fellow artists Brandi Carlile, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Trisha Yearwood and others to be announced at a later date."I am humbled, once again, by the loyalty of the fans who have been with us for 38+ years, who continue to show up for me when I need them the most," Wynonna Judd said in a statement.

Wynonna Judd has released her first single since the death of her mother – and musical partner – Naomi Judd, last month. On Wednesday, Wynonna announced the release of “Other Side” with indie group Waxahatchee.

Wynonna Judd has released her first single since the death of her mother -- and musical partner — Naomi Judd, last month. On Wednesday, Wynonna announced the release of “Other Side” with indie group Waxahatchee.“In the midst of everything that has happened, I said that I would continue to sing.

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The show must go on. Wynonna Judd is moving forward with The Judds’ fall tour as scheduled following her mother and bandmate Naomi Judd’s death in April.

Naomi Judd will be honored as The Judds' final tour continues after the country music star's death. Just weeks before her death, Naomi and daughter Wynonna Judd reunited at the CMA Awards for a performance.The duo also announced they were going back on tour for the first time in 10 years.  "The Final Tour" is now set to begin Sept. 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and end on Oct.

Prior to the April 30 passing of Naomi Judd, mother-daughter duo the Judds had announced that they’d be hitting the road for the first time in over a decade.

Wynonna Judd will follow through with the previously announced upcoming tour she had planned with her late mother Naomi Judd, and will welcome a series of big-name guest stars to participate including Brandi Carlile, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde and Trisha Yearwood.

Wynonna Judd will have a lot of support on hand as she embarks on The Judds' final tour following her mom, Naomi Judd's, death. The 11-date arena tour will feature star-studded tributes to Naomi from fellow artists including Brandi Carlile, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, and Trisha Yearwood.“I am humbled, once again, by the loyalty of the fans who have been with us for 38+ years, who continue to show up for me when I need them the most," Wynonna said in a press release on Thursday. «I am grateful that we will continue to honor The Judds legacy, together.»Naomi's widow, Larry Strickland, also said in the release that he is «so happy that in this time of grief for us all, Wynonna has agreed to move forward with this tour as my sweet wife Naomi would have wanted her to do.”McBride will open select shows, followed by Wynonna who will sing her own hits as well as The Judds' songs.

died last month, with Wynonna Judd tapping fellow country stars Martina McBride, Faith Hill and others to support the 11-stop tour.“I am humbled, once again, by the loyalty of the fans who have been with us for 38+ years, who continue to show up for me when I need them the most.  I am grateful that we will continue to honor The Judds legacy, together,” Wynonna Judd said in a statement.Naomi Judd took her own life late last month, according to her daughter Ashley, who spoke of her mother’s death last week on “Good Morning America.” “The Judds: The Final Tour” had been in the works with the classic mother-daughter duo Naomi and Wynonna prior to the former’s death.The tour added a final stop at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, near the Judds’ hometown. Hill will join Wynonna Judd onstage to support the final tour stop.

William Earl Country singer Wynonna Judd has announced that she will carry on with The Judd’s “The Final Tour,” despite the death of her mother and musical partner Naomi in April. The dates will now include tributes to her mother and their musical legacy, with appearances by artists such as Brandi Carlile, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde and Trisha Yearwood.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.The mother-daughter duo's final tour together was scheduled to start in September.

Wynonna and Ashley Judd thanked fans who stood by their mom, Naomi Judd, at CMT's "Naomi Judd: A River of Time" memorial special on Sunday — and have spoken out a few times to honor the late country music star since she died in April.  Over the weekend, the Judd daughters referred to their late mother as "a salty single mama" before thanking their family therapist for making the ceremony "a little lighter." The memorial was held at the Rynman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Robin Roberts. Wynonna and Ashley sat beside Naomi’s husband, Larry Strickland, who spoke out about her death for the first time.  Ashley Judd, Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd during Wynonna Judd Press Event at The Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, CA, United States.

Naomi Judd left Kimberly Williams-Paisley with a gift before she passed. Williams-Paisley recounted to Fox News Digital a special moment she shared with the late musician. "Naomi Judd was always very sweet to me.

Wynonna and Ashley Judd thanked fans who stood by their mom, Naomi Judd, at CMT's "Naomi Judd: A River of Time" memorial special on Sunday — and have spoken out a few times to honor the late country music star since she died in April.  Over the weekend, the Judd daughters referred to their late mother as "a salty single mama" before thanking their family therapist for making the ceremony "a little lighter." The memorial was held at the Rynman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Robin Roberts. Wynonna and Ashley sat beside Naomi’s husband, Larry Strickland, who spoke out about her death for the first time.  Ashley Judd, Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd during Wynonna Judd Press Event at The Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, CA, United States.

A fitting tribute. Naomi Judd‘s husband, Larry Strickland, talked about the country singer’s legacy while recalling her final days in an emotional speech.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic“Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration” was broadcast live on CMT Sunday night two weeks and one day after the country music legend died. But it hadn’t been half that long in the planning. The show’s gestation really came just a week prior to air date, on — appropriately enough — Mother’s Day.

Robin Roberts had a difficult night she had to get herself ready for, and she has taken fans along on the process as she mourns the death of a good friend.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleSince Naomi Judd's passing at the end of April, Robin has taken to Instagram to share heartfelt tributes to the late country star, as well as sending her condolences to her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna Judd.Now the star revealed she was partaking in an emotional – albeit beautiful – part of the grieving process, honoring the singer with a television special celebrating her life.WATCH: Robin reveals latest career milestoneMORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional family update on Mother's DayRobin was one of many celebrities and artists who participated in the live-streamed memorial, which was titled "Naomi Judd: A River of Time."She captioned a picture of her preparations for the ceremony with: "Back in my dressing room. Rehearsals from all the artists were absolutely beautiful.

Naomi Judd‘s husband is speaking out in public about his late wife for the first time.

Naomi Judd’s husband, Larry Strickland, knew just how much his wife enjoyed meeting new people. On Sunday, Strickland spoke out for the first time since his wife’s death as part of CMT’s “Naomi Judd: A River of Time” memorial special.

Naomi Judd’s husband, Larry Strickland, knew just how much his wife enjoyed meeting new people. On Sunday, Strickland spoke out for the first time since his wife’s death as part of CMT's memorial special.“Namoi never met a stranger,” Larry said while on stage with Naomi's daughters, Ashley and Wynonna Judd. «Much to my displeasure, she would start a conversation with anyone who made eye contact with her, and we would end up standing 10, 20, 30 minutes on a sidewalk while she talked to a complete stranger about their passions and their dog.” Larry, who married Naomi in 1989, shared that his wife recently took a solo flight from Georgia to Nashville, noting that it was rare for her to fly alone.

A country legend remembered. Naomi Judd‘s life and legacy were celebrated in an emotional televised memorial organized by her daughters and husband.

perform “The Rose” with Brandi Carlile. Wynonna Judd paused her performance at one point so that she could redo a section of the song better, her voice soaring as the crowd cheered.The ceremony began with Judd’s daughter Ashley delivering a eulogy that traced her mother’s life from its humble beginnings in Kentucky to the heights of superstardom.“We are here tonight remembering an icon and a legend who left country music better than she found it,” Ashley Judd said tearfully.“She was every woman.

died by suicide in late April.“Naomi Judd: A River of Time” aired commercial-free on CMT with performances by Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Brandi Carlile, Carly Pearce, Emmylou Harris and Allison Russell, Gaither Vocal Band, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Wynonna.Wynonna also announced that she will continue the 11-date national tour she previously had scheduled with her mom before her untimely death.“After a lot of thought, I’m going to have to honor her and do this tour. I’m just going to have to,” she said.

Wynonna Judd has revealed that the planned The Judds Tour will still be happening.

The country music community gathered today at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to remember one of their own. As it might be expected, the best way to honor and memorialize one of the genre’s greatest hitmakers was found in song.

The show will go on. Wynonna Judd took the stage on Sunday during the “Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration” and announced that the previously scheduled The Judds tour will continue after her mother’s death.

Wynonna Judd took the stage on Sunday during the and announced that the previously scheduled The Judds tour will continue after her mother’s death.  The 57-year-old GRAMMY-winning musician spoke publicly for the first time since Naomi died on April 30, ahead of the emotional closing performance of «Love Can Build a Bridge.»“It’s so strange in a way to be here, but it seems so natural,” Wynonna said after Brandi Carlile, who performed the hit with her, left the stage. “I lived my life publicly since I was 17 so it feels natural to be with my family of choice.